Wärtsilä is to supply a 204 MW reciprocating engine-based power plant solution for the Reko Diq copper-gold mining project in Pakistan. The plant will operate with 12 Wärtsilä 50 engines and auxiliaries.
The new plant is intended to provide a reliable and economical power supply, enabling mining operations to function efficiently. Reko Diq is one of the largest undeveloped copper-gold projects in the world, and a globally significant mining initiative. It is located in a remote region of Balochistan, Pakistan.
Energy business director Alexandre Eykerman at Wärtsilä Energy said: “Mining is a key sector with one of the largest growth potentials for Pakistan’s future. Projects like Reko Diq … are crucial for unlocking the sector’s potential and helping Pakistan to improve its GDP. The country possesses vast untapped mineral resources, including copper, gold, lithium, and rare earth elements, which are crucial for global energy transitions and technological advancements.”
The power plant will be delivered under an engineering, procurement, and construction contract, and will include technological provisions to enable the engines to be converted to alternative fuels in the future. In addition to engines, the contract scope includes full heat recovery boilers to support the installation of a steam turbine. The plant is designed to integrate renewable energy sources and includes provisions for a future grid connection. The power equipment is scheduled to be delivered during late 2026.
